"Eric was recently diagnosed with cancer

and is beginning treatments

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under the care of the amazing oncologists, nurses and staff

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at the world-class UNC Lineberger Cancer Center.

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Hisfamily is of course deeply concerned

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Your support is more than appreciated

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it is welcomed as a necessary part of beating cancer

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He was a serviceable big man from 1994 to 2002.

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He played for the Celtics, Dallas Mavericks, New Jersey Nets, Philadelphia 76ers, Detroit Pistons and Toronto Raptors.

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